Brazil Taking Large, But Relatively Weak, Roster to Short Course Worlds
The Brazilians are sending a very watered-down roster to this winter’s Short Course World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Though the…
Americans Top Aussies in Brazilian “Fast Lane” Final
Josh Schneider overtook James Magnussen in the medley relay final to win $25,000 for the Americans. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Alexandrov Leads American Team for Brazilian Fast Lane Sprint Meet
Mike Alexandrov’s speed in short course should pay off in Rio at the Fast Lane challenge. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Guehrer-Dekker Butterfly Duel Highlights Day 3 of Jose Finkel
Marieke Guehrer from Australia scored big points for Flamengo in the women’s 100 fly. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Lochte Tops 400 IM as Phelps Misses Podium; China’s Ye Breaks WR
Lochte broke the grill out as he accepted the first gold medal of the 2012 Olympic swim meet. (Photo Courtesy: US Presswire)
Park DQ’ed, Then Reinstated; Phelps Sneaks in 8th in Topsy Day 1 Prelims Session
The two pending superstars of these Olympics are MIchael Phelps and Missy Franklin as things kick off at the Olympics in London. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Picks: Kitajima Shoots for Olympic Triple
Kosuke Kitajima is shooting for an Olympic threepeat in the 100 breaststroke. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Camille Muffat Swims Crazy 400 Free to Break Canet Record
Instead of medals, organizers in Canet are giving out Stuffed Flamingos to winners.
Adlington One of Four Mare Nostrum Record Breakers on Day 1 in Barcelona
Rebecca Adlington quieted her critics on day 1 of the 2012 Mare Nostrum Series with a scorching 800 free (Photo Courtesy: Kierra Smith)
Brazil Announces Final 18 for Olympics
Felipe Silva didn’t break any of the promised World Records at Maria Lenk; But will get another shot in London.
Sprint News 5/3/12: Brazilian Olympians; Sutton Family Gets More Good News
Chloe isn’t the only elite athlete in the family. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
Cielo, Ottesen Blast Textile-Bests
With the wind at their backs, back-to-back textile bests went down on Thursday at the 2012 Maria Lenk Trophy. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
In Briefs: Silva 59.6 Already in Prelims at Maria Lenk
He’s not quite hitting the WR yet, but Felipe Franca looked GOOD in prelims. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
De Lucca, Friis Break Meet Records on Day 1 at Maria Lenk
Joao de Lucca’s long-course potential started to come out on day 1 at Maria Lenk. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)
2012 Maria Lenk Trophy Preview
Cielo and the sprinters will be in the primary focus at Brazil’s biggest Olympic Trials meet. (Photo Courtesy: ©Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)